By Paola Monique Tonelete

Feathers, flowers, nets and gems stood-out like fireworks a top the crowd, a promising display for this exceptional night. While the ever identical nurses’ white cap was nowhere to be found, swapped as hats was the beautiful fiasco called fascinators. The ladies stripped the stripes and bared their princess selves along with the real live princes who were undeniably stunning with badges off and royalty-look on.

On the 16th of July, the Summit Hall of the Cebu International Convention Center was graced by a gathering of royalties. It was the Velez College of Nursing Acquaintance Party 2011 presented by the master of ceremonies, Ms. Nicole Viena Jimenez. Commenced with a melodious prayer and followed by the National Anthem, the White Caps Choir steered the atmosphere for the presentation about the event then another AVP in honor of Dean Liliosa Lumbab. Dean Kangleon’s welcoming remarks and Mdm. Nona Velez’s symbolic toast sent the party at full swing. The most-awaited banquet was served simultaneously with delicious music rendered by Mr. Chris Navalta and the White Caps. The said choir also had their induction of officers together with Ms. Reynes and Mr. Endriga. The induction of Class officers care-off Mdm. Nona Velez together with the SBO advisers preceded the last induction rite of the night, the SBO EXEDE officers by Dean Kangleon also together with the SBO advisers. The games and presentations flooded thereafter. “Come on guys!” the inviting remarks of the dean before she and the clinical instructors danced, is just one of the most unforgettable points of the night. Mr. Petalcorin happily surprised all the young monarchs with his moves as well. The freshies kept it sweet; the sophomores sizzled; while the juniors and the seniors made the dance floor sweat and the whole crowd stumping.

Excitement reached at its peak as Mr. Ed Espinosa and Ms. Michelle Mediano were chosen as the Prince William and the Duchess Kate of the royal gathering hosted by Mr. Kelvin Dy. The parade of muses and escorts made the blue-bloods pumped as-ever as everybody cheered for their friends. Last but not the least, the princess with the best dress and the one with the most incredible fascinator was crowned.

Though the night ended, life as a royalty does not end here, there are still many acquaintances to make, states to visit, many untapped treasures to explore and this big party called life to celebrate.